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Marlon is pained to see that Eric's scheme is legal and the Dingles cease building work immediately. Donna loses it and storms round to the factory demanding Eric's head on a plate. Marlon tries to mediate but they are forced to leave and end up arguing in The Woolpack. Zak overhears and visits Eric, intending to impart his own form of rough justice. However, he is also frustrated and gives Donna and Marlon the bad news. Also, Jo and Gray continue to discuss the goat's milk idea despite Andy's continued objections. When Jo admits her faux-pas with the rent Andy is enraged and fumes at the prospect of asking Jack for financial support. While speaking with Jack, the topic turns to Jo's plans and Jack stumps Andy by siding with her. Andy admits his doubts about having Rosemary as a business partner so Jack throws his lot in.

Edna and Pearl are anything but united in their grief over Len's death. With the man they loved gone, they continue to wage Woolpack war over his memory. And when Edna realises Pearl hasn't invited her to the funeral, she's fuming. However, Pearl's addled with alcohol and ready to give as good as she gets. Meanwhile, Donna announces her intention to become a full-time police officer to bring in more money. Elsewhere, Jo is confused by Jack's offer to invest in her goat milk scheme. However, when her future father-in-law tells her the idea could net a fortune, she's flattered into agreeing.

Edna sees Alan, Danny, Marc and Tara on the morning of Len's funeral and shocks them by saying that she won't be attending the funeral. However, as the congregation later gathers, the tension rises when Edna does in fact make an appearance. Pearl makes an emotional speech, and as the villagers toast Len's memory, she is vexed to find Edna alone at his graveside. Furious, Pearl confronts her and the two argue. Meanwhile, Daz is delighted to have his dad back in the village. The ex-con is thrilled with his new job at the garage and when Val offers him accommodation it seems as though all his prayers have been answered. And Rodney touches Sharon's cold heart when he gives her an antique locket ahead of her wedding. Val, however, is furious with her ex for playing such a big role in the WAG wedding and snipes about the pendant's authenticity.

As Pearl says goodbye to Danny, a watching Eric is reprimanded by David for invoking his eviction plan so soon after Len's death. Pearl is in despair when she receives the eviction letter and when Edna kindly invites her to move back in with her, she stubbornly refuses. With the prospect of being left homeless,

It's the morning of Sharon’s wedding and Val is about to put a spanner in the works when she overhears Dan having a whispered phone conversation about a transfer. She enlists Jasmine to find out more and Jasmine discovers that the footballer will be leaving his current club. A blundering Val blurts out the news during the service and an astonished Sharon thinks it means he'll be on a pay cut.

David flirts with Jasmine, but an interfering Debbie can’t resist getting in on the act and after a few snide comments, sends Jasmine packing. Debbie does a little flirting of her own with a responsive David and when Lisa spots them she takes Debbie to one side and warns her that David's a womaniser. Eli promises to sort out Debbie when Lisa shares her worries, but a smug Debbie is amused that Eli is bothered about her possible attraction to David.

Rosemary returns to the village from Dubai and resolves to stand her ground and move back into Home Farm. Despite Gray's serious reservations, Rosemary attempts to get back into the house, but she ends up in a violent showdown with the King brothers.

Carl realises that he needs to push Chas out of his life to protect his terrible secret about the murder, but it breaks his heart to do it. Carl confronts Chas and tells her that she's a tart and a liability and he doesn't want her in his life.

Carrie offers Rosemary a snippet of information on the Kings and a grateful Rosemary reveals that she bribed Hari to give a false testimony at the Kings' trial. Rosemary is outraged when Carrie reveals that she has secretly recorded their conversation and demands she leaves Home Farm immediately.

Billy plans a night out with Val to take his mind off Diane and they go to the pictures. When the film is finished, Val moves in for a cheeky snog and Billy is happy to respond.

Marlon secretly decides to bet all £3,000 from the sale of the building materials to win the £20,000 he and Donna need for a deposit. Marlon heads down to the bookies and he can hardly believe his luck when he wins.

Perdy is starting to feel suffocated by Rosemary's presence in the house and she's furious when Gray asks Rosemary to arrange the catering for some clients instead of her. Perdy invites Paul and Jonny to the dinner party in a bid to wind up Rosemary and butts in on the catering.

Gray is worried about Perdy's erratic behaviour following the trauma of her hysterectomy, especially after her outburst at the dinner party. Gray suggests that his wife try counselling, but Perdy refuses to contemplate the idea and instead insists that she can control her mood swings with tablets

Marlon and Eli turn up to do the job at the bookies in a stolen car, but Marlon is horrified when Eli reveals that he's brought a gun. The brothers argue and Eli goes into the bookies alone but Marlon is worried when Eli takes his time. Marlon walks in to see Eli threatening the manager and a customer with the gun and he tries to grab the weapon.

Marlon is rushed to hospital after the shooting and Donna is terrified that she may lose her husband, especially as her father Vic died in similar circumstances. Marlon's heart stops and the surgeons battle to revive him. Meanwhile, a devastated Eli tells Debbie what he's done and when he learns that Marlon is critical but stable, he bursts into tears. Viv is horrified when she hears the news about Marlon and rushes to the hospital to support Donna.

Donna is overjoyed when Marlon wakes and it looks like he's going to survive the shooting. Donna is proud when Barraclough turns up and announces that Marlon is a hero as he tried to prevent a robbery. But Eli arrives at the hospital and panics when he sees Barraclough, while Marlon fudges describing the armed robber as best he can.

Eli tries to make amends to Marlon, but Marlon is still furious with his brother, and he's forced to cover for Eli yet again when Barraclough turns up with more questions. Marlon is filled with guilt when the grateful bookie turns up to give him his winnings and Donna is disappointed to discover that Marlon went behind her back. Marlon tells Eli that he wants to tell Donna the truth about the robbery, but Eli warns Marlon that he'll destroy him if he tries to confess.

Ashley is lonely in Mulberry Cottage with Laurel away now that Jasmine is staying with Debbie, but Emily is on hand to provide him with support. Sam is worried about Emily's obsession with the married vicar and he expresses his concerns, but Emily accuses him of being jealous. Ashley cooks Emily dinner but Sam's words have hit home and an anxious Emily makes her excuses and dashes out, leaving a confused Ashley.

David struggles with his conscience on the day that Pearl is due to leave Jacobs Fold and he delays the bailiffs and sends Pearl for a drink in the cafe. Pearl overhears the bailiffs badmouthing her and she's furious. She storms back to the house and barricades herself in. Edna happens to be in the house and she surprises Pearl by offering to help her with her protest.

Marlon and Donna prepare to battle it out on the day of the auction for Tall Trees Cottage, but they're worried that they will be outbid, despite the money they have from the bookies and well-wishers. The Dingles spread rumours amongst the punters about subsidence and hauntings in a bid to help them out, while Zak and the Dingle men tie up Eric to prevent him from bidding. Despite David's best efforts on Eric's behalf, Marlon and Donna win out, and they finally have a home of their own.

Louise is in a panic when she wakes up next to Jamie and she's paranoid that if their night of passion is found out she'll hear no end of it from the local gossipmongers. Louise forces Jamie to hide in the wardrobe when Terry calls out to her. But when Louise and Jamie are left alone they can't resist going back to bed. Diane wakes up on her birthday and is treated like a princess by Jack, who showers her with presents.

Jamie and Louise can't resist each other, but agree to keep their affair clandestine and Jamie arranges a saucy rendezvous in the ice cream van with champagne and strawberries. But Louise is horrified when Donna comes across them and she swears Donna to secrecy. Jamie is hurt that Louise seems to be embarrassed about their liaisons.

Pearl and Edna struggle on with their sit-in but without any electricity or water, it's clear that they'll soon have to leave the house. A guilty Eric is forced to agree to have a word with the council on Pearl's behalf but secretly pushes bailiffs Norm and Lenny to get rid of her. Pearl finally admits defeat when they manage to flood the house.

Terry discovers that his dad Duke was attacked by local youths and guilt gets the better of him. He visits Duke's house and is alarmed to see boarded-up windows and smoke damage.